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Top October articles: Roofing basics and global architecture
By Emma Peterson. See which stories rose to the top this month. As another month comes to a close, it’s time for our regularly scheduled article recap! These top article recaps are designed to break down the most popular articles each month to make it easier for the AskARoofer readers to keep ...
Prepare your home before roof replacement
By Jesse Sanchez. A little preparation before roofing work begins can help protect your property, reduce delays and create a safer work area. Summer’s dry weather can provide an opportunity for homeowners to move forward with roof replacement projects. Fields Roof Service recommends preparing the property before crews arrive to ...
Underlayment is the hidden hero of roofing
By Emma Peterson. While shingles and membranes often get the spotlight, underlayment serves as a crucial defense against moisture, weather exposure and deck damage. While many home and building owners might not know what underlayment is, it is one of the hidden heroes of roofing. Underlayment products are placed between a roof ...
Why metal roofing should not be installed directly on plywood
By Jesse Sanchez. Proper underlayment helps protect the roof deck from condensation, friction and water intrusion. A metal roof is designed as a complete system and the layers beneath the panels are just as important as the finished surface. According to Mountaintop Metal Roofing, metal roofing should not be installed ...
How deferred roof maintenance spreads damage through a building
By Cotney Consulting Group. The most economical roof problem is usually the one addressed before it has the chance to spread. A small roof problem rarely stays small. What begins as loose flashing, a blocked drain, a minor puncture or an open seam can eventually affect insulation, decking, ceilings, walls, ...
Selling or buying a property? Do not overlook the roof records
By Cotney Consulting Group. A roof can influence a property transaction long before the buyer and seller reach the final price. Buyers want to know how old the roof is, whether it has leaked, what repairs have been completed and how soon replacement may be necessary. Sellers want to ...
Top September articles: Sustainable construction, seasonal shifts and durable products
By Emma Peterson. What has the AskARoofer™ audience been reading? The weather and the season might be changing, but here at AskARoofer, our team is still consistently putting out high-quality content meant to help you better understand the roof above your head! And now that we are at ...
Building the case for sustainable metal roofing
By The Coffee Shops®. METALCON education to explore sustainability, long-term value, building efficiency and extreme-weather performance. For contractors and other construction professionals, sustainability conversations increasingly extend beyond initial material selection to include service life, maintenance needs, energy performance and end-of-life considerations. The upcoming “Residential Metal Roofing – The Sustainable Choice” ...
The importance of roof maintenance records
By Cotney Consulting Group. Why every property owner should have this simple file, and what should be in it. Most property owners know they should keep records for major repairs, warranties and insurance claims. Yet roofing documents are often scattered across email inboxes, filing cabinets, contractor folders and old closing paperwork. ...
Where roofs are vulnerable to spring storms
The Coffee Shops®. Learn which roofing components are most vulnerable to high winds, heavy rain and temperature swings. Spring weather can test every part of a roofing system. In this article, Elite Roofing explains how storms, strong winds and sudden temperature changes can expose small vulnerabilities that may lead ...
